NEET UG 2026
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
89 MBBS colleges · 50 govt + 36 private + 2 AIIMS + 1 deemed · Open state for private
50 govt colleges
36 private colleges
✓ Private open to all India
GL Girl quota (unique to UP)
Section 1
Why UP is Different
One of the few "Open States" in India. Private colleges accept candidates from any state, no reservation.
Private = Open to All India
No domicile requirement for private college seats. Any Indian citizen with a valid NEET UG score can apply. No category reservation either (except minority institutions).
Govt = "Studied in UP" Rule
State quota government seats require you to have studied in UP (10+2 from a UP institution). Not just domicile — it's where you studied. A UP domicile who studied in Rajasthan cannot get UP govt state quota.
DGME Fee Regulation
All private college fees are regulated by DGME (Directorate General of Medical Education). No college can overcharge beyond DGME-approved rates. This gives price certainty.
Girl (GL) Quota
UP reserves separate seats for female candidates within each category in govt colleges. URGL, BCGL, SCGL, STGL — a unique UP feature that creates additional opportunity for girls.
Section 2
Category Codes Decoded
UP has 26 sub-categories. Each code = base category + quota type. Understand what you're eligible for.
Quota Types (suffix)
| Code |
Meaning |
Who qualifies |
| OP |
Open |
General male/female candidates (default category) |
| GL |
Girl |
Female candidates only — separate seats within each category |
| FF |
Freedom Fighter |
Descendants of freedom fighters (certificate from District Magistrate) |
| PH |
PwD |
Persons with Disability (40%+ disability certificate) |
| EX |
Ex-Servicemen |
Children/dependents of ex-servicemen |
| NC |
NCC |
NCC certificate holders (B or C certificate) |
Base Categories (prefix)
| Code |
Category |
Combined examples |
| UR |
Unreserved (General) |
UROP (UR Open), URGL (UR Girl), UREX (UR Ex-Servicemen), URPH (UR PwD) |
| BC |
OBC (Backward Class) |
BCOP (OBC Open), BCGL (OBC Girl), BCFF (OBC Freedom Fighter) |
| SC |
Scheduled Caste |
SCOP (SC Open), SCGL (SC Girl), SCNC (SC NCC) |
| ST |
Scheduled Tribe |
STOP (ST Open), STGL (ST Girl) |
| EW |
EWS |
EWOP (EWS Open), EWGL (EWS Girl) |
The Girl (GL) Quota: A Unique UP Feature
At KGMU in R1, UR Girl (URGL) closing was 2,566 vs UR Open (UROP) closing 2,738 — girls had a slightly better closing rank. But in SC, SCGL closing was 24,069 vs SCOP 38,846 — SC girls had a significantly better closing because the pool is smaller.
The GL quota means female candidates have two separate chances in each category: they can get allotted through either Open (OP) or Girl (GL) seats, whichever their rank qualifies for.
Female candidates · 2 chances per category · OP + GL seats
Section 3
Seat Structure
Two distinct tracks with very different eligibility and reservation rules.
G
Government (50 colleges)
State quota seats across 50 institutions. Category reservation applies: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal. Plus Girl (GL) quota within each category.
Eligibility: Must have studied (10+2) from a UP institution. This is the "studied in UP" rule — not just domicile.
P
Private (36 colleges)
100% state counselling through DGME. NO category reservation (except minority institutions). Filled on open NEET UG merit. Any Indian citizen eligible.
Eligibility: Any citizen of India with valid NEET UG score. No domicile. No study-state restriction. Pure All India Rank merit.
Non-domicile? UP private is your best option.
No domicile needed. No reservation barrier. Pure NEET UG rank merit. 36 private colleges — one of the largest open pools in any state counselling.
36 private colleges · 0 domicile requirement · Open merit
⚠ Santosh, AMU, IMS-BHU, AIIMS — under MCC, not DGME
These UP-based institutions are under MCC AIQ counselling, not DGME UP state counselling:
- Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad — Deemed university → MCC Deemed counselling
- JNMC, AMU Aligarh — Central university → MCC AMU counselling
- IMS-BHU, Varanasi — Central university → MCC BHU counselling
- AIIMS Gorakhpur & Rae Bareli — AIIMS → separate AIIMS counselling
Their seats do not appear in the DGME UP seat matrix. They are entirely separate counselling processes under MCC. This is different from PG where "eligibility exclusion" applies — in UG, these colleges simply aren't part of DGME.
⚠ Private = No NRI seats, No Management seats
Unlike many other states, UP private colleges have no NRI quota, no management quota. All seats are filled through DGME counselling on open merit. The only exception is minority quota at 5 minority colleges.
Reservation in Government Colleges
Vertical Reservation
SC: 21% ·
ST: 2% ·
OBC: 27% ·
EWS: 10%
Standard UP state reservation pattern.
Horizontal (within each category)
Girl (GL): Separate seats for females ·
PwD: 5% ·
FF: Freedom Fighter ·
EX: Ex-Servicemen ·
NC: NCC
These create 26 sub-categories per college.
Section 4
Fee Structure (DGME-regulated)
Government fees are among the lowest in India. Private fees are regulated by DGME.
Government Colleges
Government college fees are extremely low: ₹25,000 – ₹36,000 per year.
KGMU charges ₹25,000/yr. Most other govt colleges charge ₹36,000/yr.
For 4.5 years of MBBS, total government college tuition is ₹1.12L – ₹1.62L — among the cheapest in the country.
Private Colleges — DGME-Regulated Fees
| College |
Fee / year |
4.5yr total (approx) |
UROP R1 Closing |
| School of Medical Sciences & Research, Greater |
₹15L |
₹685L |
86,074 |
| Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur |
₹13L |
₹582L |
121,547 |
| K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, … |
₹12L |
₹553L |
124,130 |
| United Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad |
₹12L |
₹536L |
141,916 |
| Shri Gorakshnath Medical College Hospital & Arogy… |
₹14L |
₹636L |
161,578 |
| Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur |
₹12L |
₹532L |
164,442 |
| Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki |
₹17L |
₹759L |
167,386 |
| Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi |
₹13L |
₹595L |
170,864 |
| Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Scienc… |
₹20L |
₹890L |
175,009 |
| Rama Medical College Hospital, Hapur |
₹13L |
₹589L |
187,338 |
| Subharti Medical College, Meerut |
₹14L |
₹640L |
191,200 |
| Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar |
₹17L |
₹753L |
192,192 |
| Rama Medical College and Hospital, Kanpur |
₹15L |
₹684L |
212,393 |
| G.S. Medical College & Hospital, Hapur, UP Hapur |
₹14L |
₹649L |
230,375 |
| SKS Hospital Medical College & Research Centre Ma… |
₹12L |
₹547L |
246,379 |
All private college fees regulated by DGME. No college can charge above the approved rate. Fees shown are annual tuition — add hostel and other charges for total cost of attendance.
Minority College Fees — Different Structure
⚠ Minority quota seats have separate (higher) fee structures
General pool seats at minority colleges follow DGME rates. But minority quota seats have college-set fees that are significantly higher. Factor in the 4.5-year total before comparing.
Section 5
Minority Colleges
5 minority institutions have separate minority quota entries in the DGME seat matrix.
| College | City | Minority Type | Notes |
|---|
| Era's Lucknow Medical College |
Lucknow |
Muslim |
Separate general + minority entries |
| Career Institute of Medical Sciences |
Lucknow |
Muslim |
Separate general + minority entries |
| FH Medical College & Hospital |
Agra |
Muslim |
Separate general + minority entries |
| Integral Institute of Medical Sciences |
Lucknow |
Muslim |
Separate general + minority entries |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College |
Moradabad |
Jain |
Separate general + minority entries |
Each minority college has TWO entries in the DGME seat matrix — general pool (open to all, DGME-regulated fees) and minority pool (reserved for that community, college-set fees). Remaining seats at these colleges are still open merit at DGME rates.
Section 6
Closing Rank Ranges
UROP (UR Open) closing ranks from DGME 2025 counselling data. These are rank ranges — not cutoffs.
Top Government Colleges — UROP Closing
| College |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
Fee / yr |
| KGMU (King George's Medical University), Lucknow |
2,738 |
4,013 |
— |
₹0.2L |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lu… |
4,110 |
6,243 |
6,395 |
₹0.3L |
| GSVM Medical College, Kanpur |
6,533 |
8,750 |
9,853 |
₹0.4L |
| Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Kasna, Great… |
7,774 |
9,125 |
10,268 |
₹0.4L |
| SRN Hospital & MLN Medical College, Prayagraj |
8,635 |
10,751 |
12,373 |
₹0.3L |
| LLRM Medical College, Meerut |
8,657 |
9,541 |
10,621 |
₹0.4L |
| SN Medical College, Agra |
9,400 |
12,460 |
13,920 |
₹0.4L |
| BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur |
10,445 |
12,275 |
12,441 |
₹0.4L |
| MLB Medical College, Jhansi |
11,712 |
14,229 |
15,331 |
₹0.4L |
| Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, (Prev. U… |
13,489 |
14,985 |
15,830 |
₹0.4L |
| Shaikh-UL-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, … |
14,334 |
16,947 |
— |
₹0.4L |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Ayodhya |
15,583 |
17,661 |
18,803 |
₹0.4L |
| Government Medical College & Super facility Hospital, … |
15,765 |
16,409 |
18,495 |
₹0.4L |
| Government Medical College, Badaun, U.P. Badaun |
17,318 |
19,567 |
20,448 |
₹0.4L |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Banda |
17,378 |
18,578 |
20,989 |
₹0.4L |
| Government Medical College, Firozabad |
17,807 |
18,857 |
20,059 |
₹0.4L |
| Kalyan Singh Government Medical College Bulandshahr |
18,118 |
16,527 |
17,008 |
₹0.4L |
| Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Bahraich, UP Bahra… |
19,167 |
21,575 |
23,949 |
₹0.4L |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Shahjahanpur |
19,397 |
21,749 |
23,159 |
₹0.4L |
| Government Medical College, Rampur, Basti Rampur |
19,786 |
19,877 |
22,269 |
₹0.4L |
Rank range across R1–R3 (main counselling window). R1 = most competitive closing. R2/R3 = seats open as students move to MCC AIQ. By R3, prime seats are consumed. Stray/R4/R5 are separate processes with different rules — not shown here.
Girl (GL) vs Open (OP) at KGMU — R1 2025
The Girl quota creates a separate pool. How closing ranks differ at UP's most competitive college.
| Category |
Open (OP) — R1 |
OP Seats |
Girl (GL) — R1 |
GL Seats |
Open (OP) — R2 |
Girl (GL) — R2 |
| UR |
2,738 |
34 |
2,566 |
13 |
4,013 |
3,295 |
| OBC |
5,019 |
36 |
4,345 |
11 |
5,207 |
— |
| SC |
38,846 |
20 |
24,069 |
7 |
44,991 |
40,494 |
| ST |
87,700 |
2 |
57,335 |
1 |
— |
— |
What the KGMU data tells us
UR: Girl closing (2,566) was slightly better than Open (2,738) — marginal difference.
SC: Girl closing (24,069) was much better than Open (38,846) — the SC Girl pool is smaller, so fewer candidates compete.
ST: Girl closing (57,335) vs Open (87,700) — massive difference.
Takeaway: The GL advantage increases dramatically for reserved categories. SC/ST girls have a significantly easier path to top govt colleges.
Private Colleges — UROP Closing
| College |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
Fee / yr |
| School of Medical Sciences & Research, Greater |
86,074 |
195,896 |
134,104 |
₹15L |
| Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur |
121,547 |
160,036 |
88,671 |
₹13L |
| K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, … |
124,130 |
132,349 |
— |
₹12L |
| United Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad |
141,916 |
153,216 |
44,387 |
₹12L |
| Shri Gorakshnath Medical College Hospital & Arogy… |
161,578 |
196,805 |
155,651 |
₹14L |
| Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur |
164,442 |
190,852 |
90,766 |
₹12L |
| Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki |
167,386 |
248,437 |
192,420 |
₹17L |
| Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi |
170,864 |
189,181 |
103,972 |
₹13L |
| Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Scienc… |
175,009 |
433,125 |
428,605 |
₹20L |
| Rama Medical College Hospital, Hapur |
187,338 |
229,989 |
131,759 |
₹13L |
| Subharti Medical College, Meerut |
191,200 |
266,476 |
207,295 |
₹14L |
| Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar |
192,192 |
296,410 |
205,379 |
₹17L |
| Rama Medical College and Hospital, Kanpur |
212,393 |
269,532 |
138,578 |
₹15L |
| G.S. Medical College & Hospital, Hapur, UP Hapur |
230,375 |
351,380 |
267,808 |
₹14L |
| SKS Hospital Medical College & Research Centre Ma… |
246,379 |
364,468 |
116,586 |
₹12L |
Private colleges have NO reservation — all seats filled on open NEET UG merit. No GL/OP/FF/EX distinction. Sorted by R1 UROP closing rank.
Section 7
Special Categories at KGMU
Freedom Fighter (FF), Ex-Servicemen (EX), NCC (NC), and PwD (PH) closing ranks at KGMU in R1 2025.
| Code |
Category |
R1 Closing |
Seats |
| UREX |
UR Ex-Servicemen |
4,426 |
2 |
| BCEX |
OBC Ex-Servicemen |
5,458 |
1 |
| SCEX |
SC Ex-Servicemen |
134,387 |
1 |
| URNC |
UR NCC |
95,020 |
1 |
| BCNC |
OBC NCC |
40,034 |
1 |
| SCNC |
SC NCC |
409,901 |
1 |
| BCFF |
OBC Freedom Fighter |
9,197 |
1 |
| SCFF |
SC Freedom Fighter |
277,703 |
1 |
| URPH |
UR PwD |
449,907 |
4 |
| BCPH |
OBC PwD |
164,640 |
1 |
| SCPH |
SC PwD |
836,913 |
1 |
Special category seats are small in number (1–3 seats each). Closing ranks vary wildly year to year due to tiny pool size. These are real allotment data points from DGME 2025.
No In-Service Weightage in UG
In-service weightage is a PG concept (experienced doctors get bonus marks). There is no equivalent in NEET UG. The special categories above (FF, EX, NC) are reservation-based, not score-based. You need the certificate to qualify — your NEET score is not modified.
Section 8
Security Deposits & Bond
Counselling registration fees and seat acceptance deposits.
|
UR / EWS |
SC / ST / OBC |
| Registration fee |
₹3,000 |
₹3,000 |
| Govt seat deposit |
₹25,000 |
₹10,000 |
| Private seat deposit |
₹2,00,000 |
₹2,00,000 |
Deposits are forfeited if you fail to join within the reporting window. Private seat deposit is the same regardless of category.
Bond Rules
Varies
Govt College Bond
UP government MBBS colleges may have a service bond requirement (typically 2–3 years of rural service post-MBBS). Bond terms and penalty amounts vary by year and are notified at the time of counselling.
None
Private College Bond
No compulsory bond at private colleges. You pay tuition and are free to practice anywhere after completion. However, ₹2L security deposit is forfeited on premature exit.
Section 9
Stories from Data
Patterns we found in the DGME 2025 allotment data.
R1 to R2: Fresh Seats Open
At KGMU, R1 UROP closed at 2,738. R2 UROP closed at 4,013. Why? Students who got better AIQ seats in MCC R1 exit UP state counselling, creating fresh vacancies. R2 is a second chance — and sometimes better colleges open up.
GL Advantage Increases for SC/ST
At KGMU: UR Girl vs UR Open = marginal (2,566 vs 2,738). SC Girl vs SC Open = massive (24,069 vs 38,846). The smaller the candidate pool, the bigger the GL advantage. SC/ST girls benefit most from this unique UP feature.
Private Colleges: Wide Rank Range
The most competitive private college (SMSR Greater Noida) closed at ~86K in R1. The least competitive closed at 500K+. If your rank is 1L–5L, UP private is a realistic option — and you don't need UP domicile.
Govt Colleges Beyond Top 10
UP has 51 govt colleges — more than most states. Beyond the top 10 (which close within 15K), newer autonomous MCs close at 20K–40K. These are brand new colleges with small batches, but government fees (₹36K/yr) and a govt degree.
Section 10
Counselling Timeline
UP NEET UG 2026 counselling timeline (DGME). Dates are approximate based on 2024-25 pattern.
| Round |
Expected Period |
What happens |
| Registration |
Oct–Nov 2025 |
Online registration, document upload, choice filling |
| Round 1 |
Nov 2025 |
First allotment. Must report to college within window. Can freeze or float. |
| Round 2 |
Dec 2025 |
Fresh seats from R1 exits (MCC AIQ takers). Re-fill choice list if floating. |
| Round 3 |
Jan 2026 |
Final regular round. Seats from R2 exits. Last chance for regular allotment. |
| Stray / Mop-up |
Feb 2026 |
Leftover seats. Direct counselling / walk-in. Mostly at newer or less popular colleges. |
Exact dates depend on NEET UG result date, MCC counselling schedule, and Supreme Court directives. DGME notifies the schedule on upneet.gov.in. Always check official notifications.
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